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BRUNT Workwear · 1 day ago

Director, Media Relations

BRUNT Workwear is a company dedicated to redefining the workwear category, focusing on the needs of tradesmen and women. They are seeking a Director of Media Relations to build and execute their external communications strategy, aiming to elevate their brand presence in top-tier business media.

E-CommerceProduct DesignRetail

Responsibilities

Translate BRUNT’s impressive growth metrics, product innovations, and "boots on the ground" mission into compelling business narratives
Build the profile of our Founder/CEO as a thought leader in D2C, entrepreneurship, retail innovation, and the future of the trades
Develop a rolling 12-month PR roadmap that aligns product launches and company milestones with the editorial calendars of major business publications
Personally lead the charge on pitching
Own the relationships with reporters, editors, and producers at outlets like CNBC, WSJ, Forbes, Fast Company, Axios, Bloomberg, and The New York Times
Secure on-air interview opportunities for leadership on top-tier business cable and digital news outlets, and podcasts
Monitor industry trends (supply chain, blue-collar labor market, e-commerce) to insert BRUNT and our Founder/CEO into breaking news cycles as an expert voice
Write sharp, non-corporate press releases, media alerts, and briefing sheets that cut through the noise
Select, onboard and own a chosen public relations software platform that supports your work (i.e. Cision, Muck Rack)
Establish KPIs for media impact, moving beyond "vanity metrics" to measure Share of Voice (SOV) and domain authority growth
Directly support Founder/CEO across owned and earned channels to manage content calendar, coordinate media events, and drive thought leadership efforts
Support Chief Brand Officer as the primary point of contact for all corporate inquiries and manage sensitive communications with poise
Own and manage day-to-day future relationships with agency partners that may be brought in for key projects

Qualification

Media RelationsCorporate StorytellingPublic Relations SoftwareBusiness AcumenWriting SkillsCrisis CommunicationExecutive SupportRelationship ManagementMeasurement of KPIsHunter Mentality

Required

8+ years of PR experience, ideally with a mix of high-growth D2C/consumer brands and corporate communications
Active, current relationships with business and retail reporters at national tier-1 outlets
Understanding of how to translate business metrics into a story that investors and editors care about
Persistent and resilient in the face of 'no.'
Ability to write concise, punchy, and engaging pitches

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Equity
401k and retirement plan assistance
Dental and Vision 100% covered by BRUNT
Comprehensive medical benefits
Paid parental leave
Clear and transparent performance management process
Understanding how you can level up at BRUNT
All-Hands meetings twice a year for the entire team to connect
Flexible and collaborative work environment
Thursdays social events with co-workers and community members

Company

BRUNT Workwear

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BRUNT Workwear is a consumer brand that provides work boots and clothing.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$43.9M
Key Investors
StripesTF Cornerstone
2023-05-25Series Unknown· $15.5M
2022-02-23Series B· $20M
2021-09-14Series A· $8.4M

Leadership Team

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Eric Girouard
Founder & CEO
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Stephen Goldsmith, CPA
Chief of Staff to Founder & CEO
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